CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lindsay Lohan, 20; Michelle Branch, 23; Jose Canseco, 42; Richard Petty, 69

Happy Birthday: Doors are starting to open because you are seen as someone with something unique and different to offer. Do things with a splash this year and it will lead to greater opportunities in the future. Your competition may try to confuse you but, as long as you stick to your own ideas and plans, you will outmaneuver anyone who tries to stand in your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will be in a competitive cycle so prepare to do something that will challenge you physically and mentally. Sign up for those contests that challenge you and test your skills.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Use today to get caught up or travel. Spending too much time discussing family matters will turn into a fiasco. Focus on your week ahead and how you can make the most of it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Love and romance are looking good and stepping into the spotlight at events you attend will give you the rush you are looking for. Someone who is jealous of you may cause a little emotional anguish.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): An interesting opportunity should arise. Get out and do things with friends or make your home a drop-in center. Someone you meet will turn out to play an integral part in your life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t count on things going the way you want. Remain calm and be ready to counteract any problems you encounter. Someone will not be fair or honest with you. Call his or her bluff.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Expect someone to withhold information. You will have to dig deep and use your intuition if you want to get to the bottom of what’s actually going on. Practical input will help you solve the problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): An unusual turn of events will get you thinking and maybe even push you to make a decision regarding your future. An opportunity is apparent but you will have to do the legwork yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The discussions you have with friends will help you make a decision that has eluded you up to this point. Problems will occur while traveling or if you have to deal with someone from a different background. This is not the time to explore.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are finally in the clear. You can focus on money matters and signing deals and formulating partnerships and contracts that will secure your future. This is a perfect day to pursue something that you feel will be prosperous in the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let someone else’s problems ruin your day. A practical, no-nonsense approach will ensure you won’t have to deal with this matter again. Don’t get caught up in a different lifestyle for the wrong reasons.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take note of where your money is going. Set a budget that will help you make your money work for you, not against you. You have to be less generous and more practical. A serious agreement with someone you love can be reached.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Romance will be yours if you attend a function or join a club. You will be viewed as a sensitive, compassionate person and others will ask for your advice. Prepare to get involved in a creative and interesting project.

Birthday Baby: You are strong, courageous and like to do things in a big way. You have plenty of spunk and can turn any negative into a positive.

You are original, creative and know what’s required to be in control.

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